Pinatatasang Manok (Bone-in Chicken with Potatoes)

This recipe reminds me of my mother a lot because this is one of the dishes she prepared for us while growing up. Easy, flavorful, and economical, it feeds a family of 8 that’s tight on a budget.

Although you can use boneless chicken breast, using bone-in chicken cuts is best for richer flavor. The addition of potatoes gives an earthy taste to the dish at the same time thickens the sauce a little making it perfect to drizzle over rice when served.

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes for its simplicity and convenience . I hope you’ll give it a try. 🙂

Wash and peel potatoes then cut into 1-inch chunks. Peel and dice onions. Also, peel garlic and mince. Heat oil over high heat in a 5-quart cooking pot. Brown chicken pieces, cooking 3 minutes per side. Turn down heat to medium high, and saute garlic and onions until soft and fragrant, about a minute. Throw in potato chunks and stir to mix. Add soy sauce, ground black pepper, and water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes till potatoes are tender ( can be easily pierced with a knife or fork) and the liquid has reduced. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Author: Mia

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: Filipino

Serves: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in chicken cut into into serving pieces

1 lb Russet potatoes (or about 4 pieces medium)

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp olive oil (or any vegetable oil of choice)

1 cup water

½ medium onion

1 large clove of garlic

¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Wash and peel potatoes then cut into 1-inch chunks.

Peel and dice onions. Also, peel garlic and mince.

Heat oil over high heat in a 5-quart cooking pot.

Brown chicken pieces, cooking 3 minutes per side.

Turn down heat to medium high, and saute garlic and onions until soft and fragrant, about a minute.

Throw in potato chunks.

Add soy sauce, ground black pepper, and water. Stir to mix.

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes till potatoes are tender ( can be easily pierced with a knife or fork) and the liquid has reduced.